PACKAGES
As well as treating yourself to a weekend break to see more of the city you’re visiting or live in, another reason for a weekend staycation in a city hotel is the opportunity to hunt down some incredible deals as the hotels try to fill rooms left vacant by their usual Monday to Friday guests. Following are a selection of packages worth investigating:
Another high-flying venue is the Cordis Shanghai, Hongqiao, particularly for those whose dream break involves a tipple or two at a sophisticated pool deck such as Connection 12. In addition to panoramic views of the business hub and beyond, the pool bar offers an array of fine wines, whisky, cocktails, champagne and gin. Guests can also retreat to the hotel’s Chuan Spa one floor down for some true holiday-style pampering. If you’d like a little more activity in your itinerary,
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there are a growing number of “urban resort complexes” that offer a little more excitement. Hyatt City of Dreams Manila, for example, is housed within Parañaque’s Entertainment City, which offers various entertainment, gaming, dining, recreation, spa, fitness centres and shopping under one roof. A highlight here are the two nightclubs: Pangaea has dance tiers, exotic animal-skin furnishings and tables encircling a rotating grand-piano DJ booth; while in Chaos, clubbers are entertained by acrobats and performers alongside world-class DJs. Macau is another city that shines when it comes to entertainment complexes. Studio City has an array of fun and exciting facilities: the 4D simulation “Batman Dark Flight” ride lets you join Batman as he battles through explosive action and heart-stopping gunfire on the streets of Gotham City. After this, head over to the Golden Reel – the world’s highest figure-eight Ferris wheel – to enjoy a city view from 130 metres up.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY CHOICES If you’ve got kids in tow, nothing ramps up the excitement levels like a themed suite and family-friendly facilities. At Hong Kong’s Gold Coast Hotel, the range of special themed rooms is guaranteed to be a crowd- pleaser. Your child could become Jack Sparrow in the Pirate Room, surrounded by waves, sea animals and treasure chests, as well as sleeping in the jellyfish palace. Or perhaps the Dinosaur Room or Princess Room would be more fitting, complete with creative tea sets that feature canapés designed as dragon eggs and tiaras.
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ABOVE AND BELOW: Cordis Shanghai; and Gold Coast Hotel
ANANTARA SIAM BANGKOK HOTEL Package: Morning Wellness at Anantara Siam (ongoing) Highlight: 45-minute Light Energy Session – Chinese Qi Gong, meditation, yoga or Pranayama Price: From THB8,500 (US$254)
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ANDAZ SINGAPORE Package: Staycation Highlight: Complimentary minibar (replenished daily), all-day refreshments at Sunroom and Andaz Lounge Hour (5-7pm) with complimentary wine and beer Price: From S$243 (US$178)
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Meanwhile, at Hong Kong’s Dorsett Wanchai the Ocean Suite playfully turns an ordinary guestroom into a magical undersea world, decorated with marine life cuddly toys and custom furniture. The Sony 4K 3D Experience Suite is another family-friendly option, kitted out with Sony gadgets such as a Playstation, Blu-ray home theatre system and LED TV. Little ones also receive a snack box and a Dorsett teddy bear upon check-in.
If Hello Kitty elicits shrieks of delights, then the Hello Kitty-themed rooms at the luxurious Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (in the heart of Shinjuku) should be on your radar. Decked from head to toe in pink and white and awash
with Hello Kitty paraphernalia, the Princess Kitty room offers a fairytale experience for both kids and adults, while the more pop-art Kitty Town rooms are perfect for those who want to explore Tokyo with their favourite cartoon heroine.
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